Dec 15 2007
Houston TX Is Losing One it’s Best Old School BBQ Joints
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that a longtime bbq stop for former President Bush is closing it’s doors. Otto’s Barbeque and Hamburgers will be closing after 56 years and the owners are going to take it easy for a while.
While newer barbecue franchise’s open up throughout the country, the original mom and pop restaurants are becoming more and more treasured. It breaks the heart of serious bbq eaters to hear of someplace like Otto’s closing down. But after 56 years I suppose we can say we understand. Thanks for the years of great BBQ and enjoy your retirement.
A veritable stampede of cattle has been served up as burgers and brisket at Otto’s since the restaurant’s founder, Otto Sofka, grilled that first burger at his family’s grocery 56 years ago. Otto’s wife, Annie, their son, Marcus, Marcus’s wife, June, and three of their seven children all have pulled duty at the business.
Visit the Houston Chronicle to read more about the history and the people of Otto’s Barbeque and Hamburgers.
Has anyone had the pleasure of eating here? Tell us about it……
